Discover our success stories from the Chris Endsor Malawi Build 2025, led by Chris Endsor as part of our Global Village programme. ROSE Figure 1: Rose’s daughter, Roney, standing outside their house Rose’s family is happy to be settled in their brand-new home, courtesy of Habitat for Humanity and the Chris Endsor Build… Read more »
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Community Hub Support in Romford: A Fresh Start
When a local woman moved into her new home in Havering, it was just four bare walls with no carpet, bedding or cooking facilities. Having already fled a difficult personal situation, away from her family and facing serious health challenges, she was determined to create a stable home space. After fleeing, she had spent time… Read more »
Read moreAutumn Budget 2025 Response
The details of the Chancellor’s budget make clear that far more is needed to tackle the social and financial damage caused by our lack of social and genuinely affordable housing. The OBR is now predicting that the Government will fail to meet its 1.5m target for new homes. More concerningly, it reports that councils… Read more »
Read moreFrom Destruction to Hope: Malawi’s Cyclone Freddy Recovery
Donate Now What was Cyclone Freddy and how is Habitat for Humanity helping families rebuild? In March 2023, Cyclone Freddy struck Malawi with unprecedented force. Lasting more than five weeks, it became the longest-lasting tropical cyclone ever recorded. Winds reached Category 5 strength, tearing across several African nations, claiming over 1,400 lives and causing… Read more »
Read moreSurvival and Rebuilding: Austin’s Story
Donate Now When Tropical Cyclone Freddy struck Malawi, Austin and his wife Ginny were caught in the devastating floods that swept through their community. As torrents of water tore through the land, Ginny managed to reach higher ground with their children – but Austin was separated, surrounded by the rising water. With nowhere else… Read more »
Read moreBeyond Bricks: Empowering Families to Rebuild
Donate Now For those displaced by Cyclone Freddy, rebuilding wasn’t just about homes. The storm had taken everything, leaving them to start again from nothing. Which is why at Habitat for Humanity, we don’t stop at building houses. Our work focuses on empowering communities, giving families the tools and skills to help their recovery… Read more »
Read moreTimange Ecobuild: Eco-Friendly Construction in Malawi
Donate Now Building sustainable homes in Malawi starts with strong, eco-friendly blocks. Habitat for Humanity Malawi is on the ground, producing both soil-stabilised and interlocking soil-stabilised blocks at the new Timange Ecobuild centre, helping communities build resilient and durable housing while training local builders. Launched by Habitat for Humanity Malawi in Blantyre,… Read more »
Read moreMeaningful Community Support, Big Difference
A local woman in Romford, caring for her children, reached out to Habitat for Humanity Great Britain’s Community Hub for support. Having recently fled a difficult situation, she was facing significant challenges with her housing and needed practical assistance to create a safer and more stable home environment. “Your generosity means so much and brings… Read more »
Read moreWorld Habitat Day 2025: Housing is the Bridge
Housing is often treated as an afterthought in global development and humanitarian response, yet it is the foundation for recovery, resilience and dignity. A roof over one’s head is not just shelter– it underpins health, safety, education, and economic opportunity. Despite this, short-term interventions such as tents or temporary shelters remain the default in many… Read more »
Read moreLess Aid Isn’t the Crisis
Less aid isn’t the crisis; the crisis is ignoring housing as humanitarian infrastructure. Recent UK government policies highlight a troubling trend: support for some of the world’s most vulnerable communities is being reduced, with further cuts expected. Bilateral aid to Africa has declined, funding for girls’ education is being scaled back, and life-saving health programmes… Read more »
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